It’s safe to say that BYD has been grabbing headlines worldwide. Sure, it has attracted a fair share of controversy, but Chinese automaker is perhaps one of the biggest rising stars in the industry.
Its cars have been raking in awards, winning over the global motoring press along the way. Now, the company has another reason to celebrate as the BYD Seagull has just reached a major sales milestone.
25 months after it was launched, the subcompact EV hatchback has achieved one million unit sales. Not bad for a relatively young company and it shows the brand’s commitment to leaving a strong impression on the global stage.
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Granted, most of its sales are from its home market, but given how competitive the Chinese automotive industry is at the moment, standing out in a cutthroat market is a huge deal. The Seagull has also been making waves in Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Locally, the Seagull has been a solid seller for BYD Cars Philippines. While the Atto 3 remains its best-selling EV, the small EV has been gaining a strong following. Per our review, we said it wasn’t just good for the price, but a hugely competent car overall.
In other markets, the BYD Seagull is also known as the Dolphin Mini. Most markets are identical to the home market model, meaning a single compact motor with a 30kWh battery. Most Seagulls make 74hp and 135Nm, although the Dolphin Mini for European markets are a little more special.
In the Old Continent, the base Seagull makes 88hp and 175Nm. There’s even a ‘hotter’ version that gets a larger 43.2kWh battery pack, along with 156hp and 220Nm.
The challenge now is to sustain the popularity of the model, along with cranking up sales. But BYD is ensuring its spot as one of the major players in the industry by expanding more than just the sales network. Nowadays, the company is building assembly lines outside of China to keep its prices competitive and parts supply healthy.
It won’t be easy, but the company’s determination to prove itself should keep it going.
